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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.59, 645.43 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.59, 645.43 and 292.94 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.59 : 645.43 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.59/645.43 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.59x = 645.43 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.59x = 189,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,072.26/467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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